Rustington vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Rustington

BN16 · West Sussex

89

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Shoplifting18

Worthing

BN14 · West Sussex

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting20

Rustington has less crime — 89 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded notably higher crime than Rustington in April 2026 — 142 vs 89 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rustington or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rustington recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 89 vs 142 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Rustington and Worthing?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Rustington recorded 28 incidents of this type vs 41 in Worthing. Overall, Rustington had fewer total crimes (89 vs 142).

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